all the marbles
The phrase "all the marbles" is an idiom used to describe a situation in which everything is at stake, with the outcome determining ultimate success or failure. It often refers to a critical or decisive moment when one's final efforts or performance will determine the overall result or winner. The phrase derives from the game of marbles, where players compete to win all the marbles by strategically aiming and shooting their marbles to eliminate opponents' marbles from the playing area.
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